thanks obama!

i own a medela pump in style advanced backpack which i leave at work.   i rent a hospital-grade medela symphony that i keep at home.  outside of new york city, i guess most mothers would only need one pump because they most likely drive to work and can keep it in their cars.  i only work 5 blocks from home but i refuse to lug a pump everyday!   i rented my symphony for 3 months (~$250) and my last day is on 9/1.  i've been wondering what i would do then.  would i buy another pump in style advanced (~$270 + tax) or extend my rental?   if i extend my rental, how long would i extend to?   a friend told me that insurance companies are now required to cover breast pumps if deemed a medical necessity by the dr.  what's my medical reason?   working mama.   i contacted edgepark and tried to get a symphony.   they told me that my insurance denied it... but they would cover a pump in style advanced.  so thanks to obama care, i got a new pump for $18 copay!  woohoo! insurance companies will cover formula and lactation consultations too with a dr's prescription.   i ordered nutramigen formula for maki's dairy sensitivity.  still waiting to hear if it got approved by the insurance.  crossing fingers and toes.....

symphony rental (left) and my new pump in style (right)